your favourite custom-collaboration spydie?

[sam the man..]

For me : Terzuola's Starmate, Bill Moran's Featherweight and Wegner's clipit rocks! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> What's yours?

[john row]

Samo,
1.Bob T's Starmate, 2. Bob Lum, 3. Wegner BIG, 4.the Shabaria, 5.Jot Singh, 6.Moran, 7. Walker and 8. even the SpyderCard!!!!
ALL of them float my boat <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Eventually I want all the collaboration models.
John

[Doc]

My new Shabaria just knocked the StarMate
out of the #1 position.
There is nothing else out there that looks even vaguely similar.
Doc

[Ferret]

Shabaria.

[Hugo]

For me the top 3 are:
1) Peter Herbst
2) Michael Walker (The CF version, not the others)
3) Terzuola's Starmate
All with plain edges... The original Moran was nice also, but I don't like the new one at all.

Hugo.

Edited by - Hugo on 8/9/00 12:59:07 AM

[Tommi]

Of what I have/have handled:
1. Moran with convex gring - because it is fixed
2. Starmate - because it is my most recent knife
3. Khalsa - because it is unique and very ergonomic
4. Wenger - utility materialized

I assume that Chinese folder will be high in my list when I get one.

Ultimate would be Bob Lum Puukko

[sam the man..]

Chinese folder for me too!!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Too bad they can't make the BAT stick on the green almite handle.. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

[NCBlades]

My very favorite of the ones I have is the Jess Horn with bone handle (serrated blade)
Shabaria (on its way)
Viele
Lum
Bill Moran (had bill to sign leather sheath at The Blade Show 2000)
Walker C.Fiber
Starmate
Wegner Jr.
Wegner Mouse
Toad (both plan &amp; serrated)
Old model Terzoulas (I have both sizes)
Herbst
Goddards(micarta baby,jr.large)
JD Smith
Jess Horn Micarta
Jess Horn stainless handle
Centofante blue
Centofante green
Centofante grey/black
Centofante (new style)
G10 Terzoula
Khalsa
Jess Horn Lightweight

[sam the man..]

Wow! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Ken Lau]

I think it has to be the Viele, closely followed by my Wegner Jr!

[Slayer]

I really liked the Goddard LW plain edge, so I ordered one. It feels good in my hands and the drop point blade is great for my uses.

[sam the man..]

Any Tim Zowada fans out there?

[charlie]

My favorites ( don't own or have handled all)
all are serrated or combo.:
C25 Frank Centofante
C42 Howard Viele
C46 Bob Lum
C48 Tim Wegner
C55 Bob Terzuola Starmate

[Dexter Ewing]

Gosh...I like all the collaboration knives but the two that really stand out are the Starmate and the large Wegner models. Once I get my mitts on the Chinook, this may change <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Joe Talmadge]

What's with the JD Smith? It never gets a mention. Is it not released yet? I just recently noticed it, and it has seriously caught my interest. Functional blade, very secure-looking handle, nice lines overall.

Joe

[sam the man..]

I can surely look forward to a few fixed bladed additions! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Brian_Turner]

Big Wegner, Shabaria, Starmate, Mouse

[sal]

Hi Joe. The JD Smith is going through a new retool. Problems with the original maker. Very few were actually delviered. I believe you'll see/hear more when the new version comes about year end.

sal

[sam the man..]

Say, any opinions of the JD Smith blade?

[shootist16]

1. Wegner
2. Starmate
3. Moran

[sam the man..]

Spyderdudes - I just picked up the Jess-Horn lightweight! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Truly a beautiful piece of art! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

[Glenn]

My new Chinook and my trusty Starmate

[Glenn]

Whoops, Can't forget my exotic shabaria either.

[chinook]

Just got the new VG10 version of the Viele and my opinion is reinforced that it is definitely the sexiest and most tactile of the collabs. The Starmate and Moran(old) are also very well conceived/executed blades.

Butt, I love the feel of micarta.

[Paul Work]

The Spydercard<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[sam the man..]

Ok, Shalom dudes -- I get weak at the sight of the Shabaria.... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Infact : Imma proud owner of one...

El Samo

have spydies
will travel...

[conn16]

My favorite is definately the Howard Viele, but I also like the Jess Horn, Peter Herbst, and Wegner.

~Conn~
edited for spelling

Edited by - conn16 on 12/1/00 10:15:01 AM

[sam the man..]

Conn16 ~ Welcome aboard dude!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The new and improved Viele is simply AWESOME!!!! Check out the soon to be released LUM Chinese folder too!! &quot;Mou-Tak-Teng&quot; (Excellent!) in Cantonese!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

[Marc]

I agree completely with Dexter Ewing. There is no such thing as a bad collaboration knife, but the Wegner and the Starmate are standouts to me. I am also anxious to try the Chinook and the Chinese folder.

Marc

[Jazzman]

Definitely the Shabaria and the Toad. Both are awesome knives!

[sam the man..]

Dude ~ The Toad is a real darling! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

[toothed]

My favorites: Shabaria (play knife), JD Smith (daily carry), Tim Zowada (once-in awhile-backup carry), Peter Herbst (fondle knife), Lum Tanto (just in case), Large Tim Wegner(when I need to do serious cutting).

[dac]

The new Viele is my favorite but there are hardly any Spydercos that I absolutely don't like.

[sam the man..]

Amen! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies
will travel...

[ChuteTheMall]

I like the new Bagwell Helles Belle by Spyderco, the step up from the excellent Chinook. Either the 5.5&quot; blade concealment model, or the big one.

Ooops, I forgot it was a secret project.

[lsstaipei]

1.Big Wegner
2.Wayne Goddard Lwt.

[shootist16]

The Wegner is not only my favorite collaboration, but one of my favorite knives period!

If I could just get one with VG-10, eccentric pivot, bigger spydie hole, and the cobra hood I wouldn't have to buy another folder <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

A Spyderco fixed blade Wegner would also be up there among my list of favorites.

Dennis Bible

[sam the man..]

I agree with shootist! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The large Wegner ROCKS! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

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will travel...